Chapter 602: An Invitation
Gabe held her gently, her soft order resonating with something inside of him. The kiss was tender, filled with a mixture of gratitude and unspoken emotions. When he pulled away, he brushed a strand of hair from her face and whispered, "You should go get some rest."
Autumn looked at him then and slowly shook her head. She didn’t want him to be alone tonight. He’d have those nightmares again and think of his dead wife. But then what should they do? They had to drive back tomorrow so she couldn’t ask him to sit out with her.
Gabe seemed to have sensed her intent and dilemma. Without a word, he stepped into the room and said," Go, Autumn. Its a long day tomorrow."
She shook her head, then," I don’t want to. I want to stay with you."
Gabe raised an eyebrow, a small smile playing on his lips, " That is a risky move, Autumn Frost. Go, sleep."
She raised her chin again, a gesture that was starting to amuse as well as attract Gabe. " I don’t want to."
He stepped back then, " Autumn, I know you want to comfort me, but tonight, is not a good time. If you come here now, there will be no turning back..."
She noticed his actions and words. He’d made place for her to enter even though he spoke words of caution. His eyes never left hers as he gestured for her to enter. Autumn hesitated for only a moment before taking a step forward, her heart racing.
The moment she’d stepped into the room, Gabe let go of the door, pulling her into his arms as he bent down and kissed her. She kissed him back, her hands threading through his hair.
Gabe broke off the kiss gently, his forehead resting against hers as he whispered, "Thank you, Autumn. For being here. For everything."
She opened her eyes in confusion then. Hadn’t he warned her about coming inside? She glanced at him and then the bed, feeling mortified. She’d almost thrown herself at him and he’d rejected her. She should have taken the messsage and not...
Red faced, she looked away and whispered," I’ll go."